IMAGES | Kentucky Transportation crews install solar lights on interstates to fight copper theft
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This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows a close-up view of a solar-powered light being on interstates in Louisville, Ky., to prevent the theft of coppers, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
This image dated Sept. 9, 2024, shows crews installing solar-powered lighting on interstates in Louisville, Ky.,to prevent the theft of copper, which has cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs. (WDRB/Krystal Goodner)
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The solar lighting is being installed to deter copper thieves, who have cost taxpayers at least $1 million for repairs.
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